People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs, cure diseases or invent new technologies. What does this reveal about a technology used by more than a billion people? A new series from The Guardian Investigates, coming soon Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-08-27 · 10:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0827-106452
NSR-2026-0827-106452News Report·SCO·Technology
Black Box: The Chatbots: a new series from The Guardian Investigates – trailer
The Guardian Investigates is launching a new series titled "Black Box: The Chatbots." This series will explore the growing belief among people that AI chatbots have assisted them in achieving scientific breakthroughs, curing diseases, and inventing new technologies. The investigation aims to understand what this phenomenon reveals about a technology that is now used by over a billion individuals worldwide.
Presented by Michael Safi; produced by George McDonagh and Alex Atack; music by Rudi Zygadlo; sound design by Brian McNamara; executive producer Joshua KellyThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-27 · 10:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The Guardian Investigates is launching a new series titled "Black Box: The Chatbots." This series will explore the growing belief among people that AI chatbots have assisted them in achieving scientific breakthroughs, curing diseases, and inventing new technologies. The investigation aims to understand what this phenomenon reveals about a technology that is now used by over a billion individuals worldwide. The series is coming soon.
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AI chatbots are used by more than a billion people.
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People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them invent new technologies.
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People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them cure diseases.
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People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs.
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